Middleton Place
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Space only
Up to 300 guests
Avg. venue rate
$4.5k - $12k
This venue has been favorited 139 times
Welcome to Middleton Place, a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation, National Historic Landmark.
In addition to a breathtaking ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations at the National Historic Landmark, your guests may also enjoy relaxing accommodations at the adjacent 54 room Inn at Middleton Place.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Space only
Best for these Occasions
anniversary
Bachelor / Bachelorette party
bridal shower
corporate event
elopement
engagement party
Family Reunion
group getaway
holiday party
Product Launch
rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.
Reunion
vow renewal
wedding ceremony
wedding reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.
Venue type
Banquet Hall / Event Facility
Bed & Breakfast / Inn
Estate / House / Mansion / Villa
Plantation
Restaurant / Private Dining
Views
forest
garden
landscaped grounds
river
lagoon/Pond
Farm View
Style
Elegant
Garden Party
Romantic
Sophisticated
Traditional
Venue Settings
Welcome to Middleton Place, a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation, National Historic Landmark, and America’s oldest formal landscaped gardens. Live oaks draped in swags of Spanish moss, the house museum built in 1755 and a beautiful landscape with sculpted terraces and blooming color, combine to provide a setting of unmatched elegance and charm. Enhanced by the French-inspired formal surroundings, your wedding at Middleton Place will be enriched with warmth, elegance, and attention to every detail.
Stunning outdoor venues overlooking the Ashley River and rice fields provide ideal ceremony locations. Whether you are planning an intimate, gathering or grand affair, our staff will assist you in selecting a location tailored to your specific needs.
The Middleton Place Restaurant takes great pride in creating delicious menus that utilize the freshest local ingredients while staying true to the Southern roots of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Two-time Platinum Partners in the Sustainable Seafood Initiative, the Middleton Place Chefs also enjoy preparing produce from the on-site Middleton Place Organic Farm. In addition, the Group Services Department partners with two highly celebrated Charleston caterers, Cru Catering, and Duvall Catering and Event Design. Whether you are planning a wedding weekend filled with a rehearsal dinner Oyster Roast in the plantation Stableyards, a bridal luncheon under a marquee in the gardens, a family dinner in the Cypress Room, or an elegant wedding reception in the Pavilion, Middleton Place can provide a memorable plantation experience.
Capacity
200
Seated
200
Buffet
300
Standing
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- No
- from $60
20% Service Charge added to all catering items.
The couples, who choose Middleton Place for their special day, contribute to the foundation, as part of their wedding fees. Contributions are directed towards the preservation and interpretation of its Gardens, House Museum, and Plantation Stableyards. A Special Group Services Manager can provide you with more details.
Additional insurance may be required depending on the event
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Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Prior to 1930
- 11 PM
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- In addition to a breathtaking ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations at the National Historic Landmark, your guests may also enjoy relaxing accommodations at the adjacent 54 room Inn at Middleton Place. Plan the perfect Wedding Weekend: from a welcoming picnic to a rehearsal dinner at the Lake House, horseback riding along the abandoned rice fields, kayaking the Ashley River, your guests have access to all the points of interest that make Middleton Place so fascinating. The Inn is also available for wedding ceremonies and receptions at a reduced rate. The Ashley River Suite is a perfect space for getting ready.
- Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Non-smoking venue
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- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Onsite Amenities
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
A/V Equipment
Venue Features
The scene
The Gardens, which Henry Middleton envisioned and began to create in 1741, reflect the grand classic style that remained in vogue in Europe and England into the early part of the 18th century. The principles of André Le Nôtre, the master of classical garden design who laid out the gardens at Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Palace of Versailles were followed. Rational order, geometry and balance; vistas, focal points and surprises were all part of the garden design.
Henry Middleton's original gardens contained walkways or allées, which were planted with trees and shrubs, trimmed to appear as green walls that partitioned off small galleries, green arbors and bowling greens. A sculpture was placed at the end of long vistas and ornamental canals designed with mathematical precision. Changes in elevation and new surprises were created at every turn.
Design
Unique Garden rooms provide the perfect backdrop for any event you can dream up.
Scenic views of the Ashley River, multiple ponds and pools, as well as centuries-old trees and buildings.
Standout venue features
Pavilion with panoramic views of the Greensward.
Adjacent 55-room Inn available for guests and additional space for events and wedding day prep.
Restaurant on-site with event space for a small dinner and adjoining courtyard.
Horse-drawn carriage to transport guests to your on-site reception.
Extra perks
• Up to 150 white padded chairs for the ceremony.
• Cocktail hour in a Garden Room (Butterfly Lakes $1,500 extra may apply).
• 3-hour reception in the Pavilion.
• On-site Middleton Place representative for all events.
• Current inventory of natural wood Chiavari chairs and tables (indoors only).
• Wrought iron torches (60 max).
• Standard china, glassware, and flatware provided for events catered by Middleton Place.
• Fireplace in Pavilion and fire-pit, seasonally.
• Use of people mover for transporting physically challenged individuals to ceremony and reception sites.
• Welcoming attendant/traffic director and on-site security.
• Horse-drawn Carriage for one hour up until dusk.
Awards, Notables & Events
- Martha Stewart Magazine
People Mag
Brides Mag
Southern Weddings Mag
Charleston Weddings Mag
Architectural Digest
Getting there
5.7 mi
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Up to 300 guests
Avg. venue rate
$4.5k - $12k
This venue has been favorited 139 times
